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On November 30, 2009 the AHC officially secured the spectacular and ecologically sensitive 2600 ac King Mountain Property, which consolidated our protected land base to 3000 ac total! At this time, our focus is to pay down the $300,000 loan we took out to purchase the land for a total of $1.5 million by the strict November 2009 deadline. Through partnerships, your generosity and our collective effort, we hope to eliminate this debt, as well as raise an endowment fund for future stewardship and management costs of the conserved land. Please help us keep these areas healthy and accessible for current and future generations to enjoy! There is also the potential now more than ever to further our goals relating to silent sport recreation, environmental education, and scientific research. In all of these endeavours, the AHC is committed to remaining principally focused on conservation and environmental protection. We are deeply appreciative of your generosity and support!

The Vancouver Humane Society is an animal charity working locally, provincially and nationally and funded primarily by public donations. We do not operate an animal shelter; rather we work on the underlying problems of animal abuse by exposing animal cruelty to the public and informing individuals how their choices impact animals. Our primary areas of work are: animals in entertainment (zoos, rodeos, circuses, the film industry, sled dog operations); animals on factory farms (caged egg-laying hens, "broiler" or "meat" chickens, and other intensive confinement systems via our 'Eat Less Meat' project); and companion animals, including spay/neuter and emergency veterinary medical assistance for pet guardians on limited income. VHS is one of the few animal organizations that encourages vegetarianism, as not eating animals is the most effective way to stop animal suffering. You can visit us on our websites: www.vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca www.chickenout.ca www.raisingthebarn.ca

Our public service is available to visitors to our library. Our computer library catalogue has over 20,000 records and materials on regulatory reform, policy, law and legal precedents, materials from environmental organizations and advocacy groups. The focus is on Ontario and Canadian issues but increasingly includes United States and international resources as well. The range of topics is wide: air pollution, biotechnology, climate change, environmental health, environmental law, environmental politics, Great Lakes, international trade and development, land use planning, northern development, pesticides, toxic substances, waste management, water quality and quantity, wetlands, wildlife and endangered species.

We hold 14 conservation covenants, comprising 790 acres. We were the first conservancy in BC eligible to hold conservation covenants and the first to preserve a watershed with a covenant. We now hold covenants on two important watersheds that supply drinking water to island residents: Maxwell Lake and St. Mary Lake. We own 7 nature reserves, totaling 690 acres. Since 1995, the SSI Conservancy has organized or contributed to successful public campaigns to protect the Mill Farm, Ford Lake, Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park, and Mt. Erskine Provincial Park (some of these are now owned or managed by other agencies).

The Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC)was founded in 1991. We own and operate Cano Palma Biological Research Station in Costa Rica where we manage a number of projects (Sea Turtle, Bird and Mammal monitoring) through volunteers. In Canada we provide free educational programs to schools and institutions. All reserach is shared free of charge.

We are a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to celebrate, conserve and protect New Brunswick’s natural heritage, through education, networking and collaboration. Founded in 1972 as the New Brunswick Federation of Naturalists, the organization is presently comprised of a dozen naturalist clubs and hundreds of members across the province. In addition to encouraging a better understanding of the natural environment and awakening concern for our province’s natural heritage, Nature NB recognizes the importance of actions to preserve and maintain that natural heritage. We achieve both through various programs for youth and adults, and through the development of educational materials.

The Friends of Kananaskis Country Cooperating Association was incorporated as a not-for-profit & Registered Charity in 1996. Working in partnership with Alberta Tourism, Parks & Recreation we are interested citizens cooperating for the benefit of Kananaskis Country & its visitors. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with a diversity of backgrounds, skills and a passion for Kananaskis Country. They ensure that every one of our programs & projects center around the concepts of: Education, Participation & Protection. We take an active role volunteering to assist in the construction & maintenance of the extensive trail system throughout Kananaskis Country.

-Provide meaningful experiences for students using resources and learning opportunities that are not available in the regular classroom or during the regular school day. -Provide opportunities for students and community members to connect with the natural enviroment through education programs, research projects and other relevant initiatives. -Seek to be be an effective model of environmental responsibility by providing a physical setting that reflects energy and waste efficiency in order to create an exemplary environmental footprint. -Build public and financial support in order to sustain the mission of the Outdoor Education Centre, RR# 3, Wiarton, Ontario. -Provide opportunities for program participants that are of the highest quality in cooperation with the Bluewater District School Board. -Further information can be found on our website.

The Muskoka Conservancy, an amalgamation of the Muskoka Heritage Foundation and the Muskoka Heritage Trust, is a non-profit, registered land trust whose mandate is to protect the natural heritage of Muskoka through the acquisition of land for nature reserves and the establishment of conservation easement agreements with private landowners. Currently, the Muskoka Conservancy holds over 1,800 acres and 33,000 feet of shoreline across Muskoka.

CAP and TCAT also undertakes active applied research focusing on active transportation, green buildings, land use and public health, green procurement, urban forestry, green energy, climate adaptation, community and corporate energy planning, link between green policies and green economic development, clean air policy and planning, green fleets, and community engagement on clean air and climate change.

The Saugeen RailTrail is a year round, multi-use trail that connects Southampton and Port Elgin, Ontario. Built on an old railway line, the trail is easily accessed and used by visitors and residents. The trail is maintained by volunteers and funded by a combination of community grants, donations and memberships in the Saugeen RailTrail Association.

Access to clean energy and light creates a healthy and safe home environment, enhances opportunities for education and contributes to economic development by increasing disposable income and encouraging entrepreneurship. Working in some of the most remote and undeserved areas in the world, LUTW provides technical training and builds the capacity of local service providers to transition away from unhealthy fuels and disposable batteries for energy and light. LUTW has worked with over 220 partner organizations to bring solar power to communities in 54 countries. Visit us at www.lutw.org to learn more.